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• Leverage private sector investment in climate change initiatives; and • Act in a timely manner to take advantage of opportunities arising from the federal government’s climate change action plan and related funding. Immediately direct the Manitoba Climate Change Initiative office to negotiate an innovative partnership with the federal government and municipalities to: • Establish a multi-level partnership similar to the Winnipeg Development Agreement to deliver a Manitoba-based Comprehensive Climate Change Partnership. Assemble funding of approximately $25 million over five years from Manitoba Hydro and other sources in order to fund the province’s initial contribution to this joint federal/provincial/municipal climate change initiative of approximately $75 million over five years; • Establish the new partnership’s objectives, management structure, program delivery and funding requirements; • Work collaboratively with Western Diversification to tailor an approach to addressing climate change that meets Manitoba’s needs; and • Take advantage of and implement current opportunities, particularly the Urban Showcase Initiative, the Canadian Transportation Fuel Cell Alliance and the Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative. 49
50 MCCTF Report 2001 — Manitoba and Climate Change: Investing in our future A Last Thought: “The best time to address this issue was 25 years ago; the second best time is today.” John Whitaker • Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve Association The speed and scale of climate change predicted for Manitoba is unprecedented in human history. To manage this change, it is crucial that Manitobans understand its implications, the need to take early action to reduce emissions and slow the rate of change, the importance of actively participating in national and international efforts and the necessity to begin the process of adaptation, especially in vulnerable sectors such as agriculture and forestry. Manitoba is at a critical juncture in history. The choices we make today can help build a bright and prosperous future for Manitoba, one supported by an economy based on clean and renewable energy, strong and vibrant communities, and a healthy natural environment. To achieve this vision, the government of Manitoba must take a leadership role in partnership with citizens, communities, organizations and businesses already actively engaged in addressing the issue of climate change. Action on climate change now will be a wise investment in our province’s future.
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